Can you swim at Put-In-Bay Ohio?

The rocky shoreline of Put-In-Bay offers swimmers a chance to lap it up in a Great Lake. Our Great Lake is to be loved and treasured by all.

Can you take your car to put-in-Bay Ohio?

We strongly recommend that you do NOT bring your car to Put-in-Bay. Besides the hassle of getting your car to the island – including paying for it to go on the ferry and waiting in line for up to three hours to get it on or off the island- the parking is very limited on the island.

How long does it take the Jet Express to get to Put-in-Bay?

The trip on the Jet Express takes approximately 25 minutes from Port Clinton to downtown Put-In-Bay and 45 minutes from downtown Sandusky. We drop you off in the heart of all the action!

Is Put-in-Bay an ocean?

Put-in-Bay is a granite island and has several small beaches along its rocky shoreline, however, only two are open to the public. One of the main beaches is located just at the end of Catawba Ave at the South Bass Island State Park.

What happens to Put-in-Bay in the winter?

Once Put-in-Bay is covered in snow, the ATV’s and snowmobiles share the streets as an alternative method of transportation. Residents of South Bass Island love their Ice fishing and anxiously await the arrival of the frigid temperatures of January and February to freeze Lake Erie Solid.

How much snow does Put-in-Bay get?

Climate Averages

Can you drive on Put-in-Bay?

We recommend that you do NOT bring a car to the Island. Waits to get a car on or off the Island can run as long as four hours on a busy Friday or Sunday. Most of the hotels and resorts are located in downtown Put-in-Bay and are just a short walk from the Jet Express and a pleasant golf cart ride to most attractions.